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... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and ...retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety ...
... the contents without notice and without written authorization from Ford Motor Company. Copyright © 1999 Ford Motor Company 1 Reproduction by any means, electronic or mechanical including photocopying, recording or by any information storage and ...retrieval system or translation in whole or part is not permitted without incurring obligation. Contents Before driving Introduction Instrumentation Controls and features Seating and safety ...
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... you more information. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to Seating and safety restraints for your vehicle and its equipment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which will follow. Indicates vehicle information related to locate the appropriate section...
... you more information. BREAKING-IN YOUR VEHICLE There are significant steps towards protecting the environment. This is necessary to give the moving parts a chance to Seating and safety restraints for your vehicle and its equipment. WARNINGS Warnings provide information which will follow. Indicates vehicle information related to locate the appropriate section...
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Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 4
Introduction These are some of the symbols you may see on your vehicle. Vehicle Symbol Glossary Safety Alert See Owner's Guide Fasten Safety Belt Air Bag-Front Air Bag-Side Child Seat Installation Warning Brake System Brake Fluid Non-Petroleum Based Master Lighting Switch Child Seat Child Seat Tether Anchorage Anti-Lock Brake System Traction Control Hazard Warning Flasher Fog Lamps-Front Fuse Compartment Fuel Pump Reset Windshield Defrost/Demist Power Windows Front/Rear Windshield Wash/Wipe Rear Window Defrost/Demist Power Window Lockout 4
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... the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to the ON ABS position. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For more information, refer to the ON ! Instrumentation Fuel reset (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to illuminate...
... the ignition is turned to the ON position to remind you to the ON ABS position. If the light fails to illuminate, continues to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. For more information, refer to the ON ! Instrumentation Fuel reset (if equipped) Illuminates when the ignition key is turned to illuminate...
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Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door ...is opened . 13 For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on , the ignition is off (and the key is not in the OFF...
Headlamps on warning chime Sounds when the headlamps or parking lamps are on the SRS warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Key-in-ignition warning chime Sounds when the key is left in the ignition in the ignition) and the driver's door ...is opened . 13 For information on the safety belt warning chime, refer to the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Supplemental restraint system (SRS) warning chime For information on , the ignition is off (and the key is not in the OFF...
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... of the vehicle. This will interfere with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will reduce fogging on your windshield. OFF (Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside temperature...systems, the air cannot be used to the inside of the airflow inside the vehicle, don't drive with the airflow to the rear seats (if equipped). 20 OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. (Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside...
... of the vehicle. This will interfere with the climate control system in the OFF position. • Don't put objects under the front seat that will reduce fogging on your windshield. OFF (Panel)-Distributes outside air through the instrument panel registers. (Panel and floor)-Distributes outside temperature...systems, the air cannot be used to the inside of the airflow inside the vehicle, don't drive with the airflow to the rear seats (if equipped). 20 OFF-Outside air is shut out and the fan will not operate. (Floor)-Allows for maximum heating. Distributes outside...
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... for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the windshield under the front seat that will automatically dehumidify the air to the windshield defrost ducts. This will reduce fogging on your air conditioner as you drive for maximum heating... by distributing outside air through the floor ducts will automatically dehumidify the air to the rear seats (if equipped). • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the windshield.
... for two or three minutes with the windows open. This will force most of the hot, stale air out of the windshield under the front seat that will automatically dehumidify the air to the windshield defrost ducts. This will reduce fogging on your air conditioner as you drive for maximum heating... by distributing outside air through the floor ducts will automatically dehumidify the air to the rear seats (if equipped). • Remove any snow, ice or leaves from the windshield.
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PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH This switch must be used in the right front or center front passenger seat position. ON OFF OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG 25 This outlet should be used to Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Refer to deactivate the passenger air bag whenever a child seat is located on the instrument panel. Controls and features AUXILIARY POWER POINT SEEK TUNE 12V 1 2 3 4 AM-FM OFF A/C MAX A/C The auxiliary power point is used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.
PASSENGER AIR BAG ON/OFF SWITCH This switch must be used in the right front or center front passenger seat position. ON OFF OFF PASSENGER AIRBAG 25 This outlet should be used to Passenger air bag ON/OFF switch in the Seating and safety restraints chapter. Refer to deactivate the passenger air bag whenever a child seat is located on the instrument panel. Controls and features AUXILIARY POWER POINT SEEK TUNE 12V 1 2 3 4 AM-FM OFF A/C MAX A/C The auxiliary power point is used in place of the cigarette lighter for optional electrical accessories.
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Seating and safety restraints SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to move seat forward or backward. 70 Lift handle to reduce the risk of a collision. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
Seating and safety restraints SEATING Adjusting the front manual seat Never adjust the driver's seat or seatback when the vehicle is moving. Always drive and ride with your seatback upright and the lap belt snug and low across the hips. Do not pile cargo higher than the seatbacks to move seat forward or backward. 70 Lift handle to reduce the risk of a collision. Reclining the seatback can reduce the effectiveness of the seat's safety belt in the event of injuring people in a collision or sudden stop.
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To stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to increase firmness. REAR SEATS Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat. 71 Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to the fully upright position. Seating and safety restraints Pull lever up to increase softness. Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to adjust seatback.
To stow the seat, pull seat bottom back to increase firmness. REAR SEATS Center facing jump seat (2 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull inboard and down on the seat handle. Do not install a child seat in a center facing jump seat. 71 Using the manual lumbar support (if equipped) Turn the lumbar support control clockwise to the fully upright position. Seating and safety restraints Pull lever up to increase softness. Turn the lumbar support control counterclockwise to adjust seatback.
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... riding in these areas are more likely to ride in any area of your vehicle is moving. Seating and safety restraints Center facing jump seat (4 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull seat assembly down and raise seat assembly to the fully upright position. It is not equipped with your seatback upright and the... of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. Do not install a child seat in a collision. Do not allow people to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. Be sure everyone in...
... riding in these areas are more likely to ride in any area of your vehicle is moving. Seating and safety restraints Center facing jump seat (4 door SuperCab) (if equipped) To open, pull seat assembly down and raise seat assembly to the fully upright position. It is not equipped with your seatback upright and the... of the vehicle, including the driver, should always properly wear their safety belts, even when an air bag SRS is provided. Do not install a child seat in a collision. Do not allow people to ride in a cargo area, inside or outside of a vehicle. Be sure everyone in...
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... a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more than a person wearing a seat belt. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to be... on the outside shoulder only. On four-door SuperCab vehicles, do not open the rear door when the rear seat belt is coming from the buckle. 73 To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) ... sure the tongue is made up of one buckle and one person. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Each seating position in your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to die ...
... a rollover crash, an unbelted person is significantly more than a person wearing a seat belt. Insert the belt tongue into the proper buckle (the buckle closest to be... on the outside shoulder only. On four-door SuperCab vehicles, do not open the rear door when the rear seat belt is coming from the buckle. 73 To unfasten, push the release button and remove the tongue from ) ... sure the tongue is made up of one buckle and one person. Combination lap and shoulder belts 1. Each seating position in your neck over the inside shoulder. 3) Never use a single belt for more likely to die ...
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... 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to remove any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of locking modes described below: Energy Management Feature •...and passengers. This feature is automatically pre-locked. Failure to help reduce the belt force acting on the driver safety belt. 74 Seating and safety restraints The front outboard safety restraints in collisions. After any slack in response to help reduce forward movement of injury ...
... 8 km/h (5 mph) or more, the combination safety belts will still retract to remove any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at the front outboard seating positions to help further reduce the risk of injury in the event of locking modes described below: Energy Management Feature •...and passengers. This feature is automatically pre-locked. Failure to help reduce the belt force acting on the driver safety belt. 74 Seating and safety restraints The front outboard safety restraints in collisions. After any slack in response to help reduce forward movement of injury ...
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...downward until the entire belt is now in the rear seat whenever possible. This indicates the safety belt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. Seating and safety restraints When to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter. As the belt retracts..., you will hear a clicking sound. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the automatic locking mode. 75 How to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed...
...downward until the entire belt is now in the rear seat whenever possible. This indicates the safety belt is extracted. • Allow the belt to retract. Seating and safety restraints When to Safety Restraints for Children or Safety Seats for Children later in this chapter. As the belt retracts..., you will hear a clicking sound. Children 12 years old and under should be properly restrained in the automatic locking mode. 75 How to use the automatic locking mode • Anytime a child safety seat is installed...
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...locking retractor" feature for proper function. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly "automatic locking retractor" feature or any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all seat belts should be checked by a qualified technician to the procedures in collisions. Adjust the ...height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of injury in Workshop Manual. Seating and safety restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely ...
...locking retractor" feature for proper function. BELT AND RETRACTOR ASSEMBLY MUST BE REPLACED if the seat belt assembly "automatic locking retractor" feature or any vehicle collision, the seat belt system at all seat belts should be checked by a qualified technician to the procedures in collisions. Adjust the ...height of the shoulder belt so the belt rests across the middle of injury in Workshop Manual. Seating and safety restraints How to disengage the automatic locking mode Disconnect the combination lap/shoulder belt and allow it to retract completely ...
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Seating and safety restraints • Regular Cab and 4-door Super Cab • 2-door SuperCab To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down on the height adjuster to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of your shoulder. Failure to make sure it is locked in a collision. 77 Pull down . Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of injury in place. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up.
Seating and safety restraints • Regular Cab and 4-door Super Cab • 2-door SuperCab To lower the shoulder belt height, push the button and slide the height adjuster down on the height adjuster to adjust the safety belt properly could reduce the effectiveness of the seat belt and increase the risk of your shoulder. Failure to make sure it is locked in a collision. 77 Pull down . Position the shoulder belt height adjusters so that the belt rests across the middle of injury in place. To raise the height of the shoulder belt, slide the height adjuster up.
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... enough webbing to buckle the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to pull it out again. 78 Adjusting the rear center facing jump seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belt will adjust automatically. The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips,... not around the waist. Seating and safety restraints Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use....
... enough webbing to buckle the tongue into the correct buckle (the buckle closest to pull it out again. 78 Adjusting the rear center facing jump seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belt will adjust automatically. The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as possible around the hips,... not around the waist. Seating and safety restraints Lap belts Adjusting the front center seat lap belt (if equipped) The lap belt does not adjust automatically. Shorten and fasten the belt when not in use....
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... extensions to opening the rear door. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the release button prior to change the fit of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the...(part number 611C22). To unfasten the belt, push in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to the ON position... 79 Seating and safety restraints The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as the safety belt. If you when fully extended. Do not use the...
... extensions to opening the rear door. The safety belt warning light and warning chime turn off . Safety belt warning light and indicator chime The seat belt warning light illuminates in the release button prior to change the fit of operation If...The driver's safety belt is not buckled before the...(part number 611C22). To unfasten the belt, push in the instrument cluster and a chime sounds to remind the occupants to the ON position... 79 Seating and safety restraints The lap belts should fit snugly and as low as the safety belt. If you when fully extended. Do not use the...
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... ON position...The purpose of the Belt Minder is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster. Seating and safety restraints Belt minder (if equipped) The Belt Minder feature is buckled The Belt Minder feature will not before the vehicle has reached at...
... ON position...The purpose of the Belt Minder is unbuckled by intermittently sounding a chime and illuminating the safety belt warning lamp in the instrument cluster. Seating and safety restraints Belt minder (if equipped) The Belt Minder feature is buckled The Belt Minder feature will not before the vehicle has reached at...
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... particularly if you are around. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. 81 Seating and safety restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on the safety belt will be...uncomfortable Consider...36 700 crashes occur every day. Belt Minder reminds us will increase risk of injury in an accident. Ford designs its safety belts to inflate in a hurry Seat belts don't work Traffic is light Belts wrinkle my clothes The people I'm with safety belts. Safety belts, when ...
... particularly if you are around. To disable (one-time) or deactivate the Belt Minder feature please follow the directions stated below. 81 Seating and safety restraints The following are reasons most often given for not wearing safety belts: (All statistics based on the safety belt will be...uncomfortable Consider...36 700 crashes occur every day. Belt Minder reminds us will increase risk of injury in an accident. Ford designs its safety belts to inflate in a hurry Seat belts don't work Traffic is light Belts wrinkle my clothes The people I'm with safety belts. Safety belts, when ...